Bandcamp Weekly December 20, 2016
A year-end edition of the Bandcamp Weekly, with 2016 favorites from Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, the FRIGHTNRS, Noname, Imarhan, and Inga.
Hosted by Andrew Jervis. Illustration of the FRIGHTNRS by Paul Grelet.
Fans have paid artists $190 million using Bandcamp, and $5.7 million in the last 30 days alone.
Fans have paid artists $190 million using Bandcamp, and $5.7 million in the last 30 days alone.
Selling Right Now paused (and yes, this really is a live feed — when you hear “nobody pays for music anymore,” that’s just The Man spreading his agenda)
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Love Songs: Part Two
by Romare
The London producer moves beyond simple sampling to create rich compositions informed by blues and gospel. read more
Story of a Song: Them Are Us Too, “Angelene”
Horsebeach Updates the Singular Melancholy of Manchester
On “Leavings,” Tay Sean Takes a Voyage Through Inner Space
Instant Evening
by Zoos of Berlin
The Dark Visions and Technical Prowess of Statiqbloom's Fade Kainer
The Undisputed Queen of the Berlin Underground: Shambhu Leroux
Mysterious Composer Eleh Blends Drone and Otherworldly Sounds to Haunting Effect
The Trancelike Guitar Improvisations of East of the Valley Blues
Jeremy Underground presents Beauty
by Various
Noel Meek Explores the Farthest Reaches of the Musical World
Hi Bias: Notable Cassette Releases on Bandcamp, December 2016
Deantoni Parks Explains Why Musicians Are Athletes, Too
Monica LaPlante on Funneling Fear, Darkness, and Phil Spector Into Shadowy Garage Rock
Shrines of Paralysis
by Ulcerate
Introducing: Jenny Besetzt
“Batsumi” Is A South African Gem Made In The Face of Oppression
Rodrigo Amado on Collaboration and Why “Freedom is a Two-Edged Sword”
Old Souls Carnival
by Medline
Jonathan Meiburg of Shearwater On Why Music Shouldn’t be Grape Nuts or Whipped Cream
Optimism, Tragedy, and IDM: Josh Eustis Returns to Telefon Tel Aviv
The Best New Jazz on Bandcamp
Worst Case Scenario
by Elaquent
The Intimidating and Rewarding Harsh Noise Wall of Goth Girl
30 Tracks to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Acid House
A Brief Guide to the Music of Kool A.D.
Confront The Truth
by Tony Molina
How D.C. Label 1432 R Became A Go-To Place For Ethiopian Dance
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